With the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics soon to be falling upon us, North London’s real snow indoor Snowsports destination, The Snow Centre are getting behind British Ski Cross Olympic contender, Ed Drake with the build of their largest ever ski and board cross.
On Bank Holiday Monday 26th August, hosted by GB Olympian Ski Crosser Ed Drake, a one day only event will invite all skiers and boarders to learn from the best on The Snow Centre’s indoor ski cross. Whether you’ve only just begun to get your ski legs, you’re a budding Olympian yourself, or even a snowboarder this is your chance to line up to the starting gate, race the Olympians or just speed over the rollers with your friends.
Ski Cross joined the Olympic Games for Vancouver 2010. The pure start to finish course allowed skiers to go head to head racing over the same artificial turns, bumps, slopes and wu-tangs – making for some very exciting viewing. Whilst ski cross appears in the same Olympic category as freestyle it does not involve quite as extreme tricks, features and jumps. In a race style format it can prove to be the perfect introduction to freestyle or perhaps just add a little extra thrill to your slope time.
So hit the slopes between 10am and 5pm on the 26th August and give the ski & boarder cross features a go or simply cruise down The Snow Centre’s 160m Main Slope on a choice of Lift Passes. Throughout the day you can make the most of 2 Hour Lift Passes for the price of 1 before 5pm, 20% OFF pre-booked slope time and the British Olympian’s pro hints and tips. Adult Lift Pass prices start at just £23.20 and Junior Lift Passes start at £20 (including pre –book discount).
If Ed Drakes’s insider knowledge leaves you thirsty for more or a little ski and boarder cross guidance could really send you on your way, make sure you bag your spot on the evening’s coaching session! Closed 1 hour coaching sessions for just £29 will run from 5pm – 8pm and offer the chance to race down the full ski & boarder cross course with style. Get in there quick and enjoy a 1 hour coaching session for just £20 when you book before 14th August or add the coaching session to your daytime Lift Pass for just £10.
Ed Drake himself said “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone, novices to budding pros, to come done and have some competitive fun. The open session will be a great chance for people to try their Snowsport in a different way – and perfect for settling any scores, like who amongst you and your friends or family are fastest. The coaching session will be excellent too – I’ll be keeping an eye out for any future Olympians!”
It’s not only those eager to ski in Ed’s tracks that will make the most of Bank Holiday Monday at The Snow Centre. Ski and Snowboard Lessons with the centre’s highly qualified Instructors are available to all with half price Beginner Lessons on the UK’s largest, real snow Training Slope in the UK. And if you would rather watch the fun from the comfort of The Snow Centre’s Edge CafeBar – whilst overlooking the slopes, you can tuck into delicious food and drink without missing a thing. Family platters and kids menus are also available.
Visit www.thesnowcentre.com to book or call 0845 258 9000.